Winter News

December 2012
The year of 2012 has been amazing for jchu photography. You guys have kept me very busy and I am so thankful for being able to share with all of you, my love for photography. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.  I have been busily teaching, shooting and editing all year around working with great companies, welcoming eager enthusiasts, meeting new families and reuniting with familiar faces. I was planning on taking a few weeks off and was really looking forward to December, but as many of you that know me personally, I am getting a different type of time off. I broke my ankle last week from falling down the stairs in my house. ( I am much more graceful behind a camera). The broken ankle required surgery and a few pieces of hardware with a long recovery ahead. As soon as the orthopedic surgeon gives me the thumbs up, I will be happily off shooting all the things I love. So as I send out these warm holiday greetings from my wheelchair, I wish you and your loved ones a very Merry Christmas and a healthy and Happy New Year. See you in 2013 !

Digital Photography Classes 2013 Beginners Photography Crash Course 1: Sunday, Feb. 3, 2013, 1:30 - 4:30 PM, Tuscany Location
Beginners Photography Crash Course 2 - Field Trip: Saturday, Feb. 9, 2013  1:30 - 4:30 PM, Downtown Meeting Spot
Beginners Photography Crash Course 1: Saturday, March 2, 2013, 1:30 - 4:30 PM, TBA

Updated Classes for Sept/Oct/Nov/Dec

Beginners Photography 101- 3 day: Thursday, Sept. 13, 20, 27, 6:30 - 8: 30 PM, Tuscany Location

Beginners Photography Crash Course 1: Sunday, Sept. 23, 1:30 - 4:30 PM, Okotoks Public Library, Okotoks

Beginners Photography Crash Course 2: Shoot Field Trip: Saturday, Oct. 13, 1:30 - 4:00 PM, Downtown Calgary

Yummy Mummy Photo Workshop: Saturday, Oct. 27, 1:30 - 4:30 PM, Tuscany Location NW

Beginners Photography Crash Course 1: Sunday, Nov. 4, 1:30 - 4:30 PM, Nose Hill Library NW

Beginners Photoshop: Sunday, Nov. 18, 1:30 - 4:30 PM, Tuscany Location NW

Beginners Photoshop: Sunday, Dec. 9, 1:30 - 4:30 PM, Tuscany Location NW

Beginners Photography 101- 3 day: Thursday, Sept. 13, 20, 27, 6:30 - 8: 30 PM, Tuscany Location

Beginners Photography Crash Course 1: Sunday, Sept. 23, 1:30 - 4:30 PM, Okotoks Public Library, Okotoks

Beginners Photography Crash Course 2: Shoot Field Trip Saturday, Oct. 13, 1:30 - 4:00 PM, Downtown Calgary

Beginners Photography Crash Course 1: Sunday, Nov. 4, 1:30 - 4:30 PM, Nose Hill Library NW

Beginners Photoshop: Sunday, Nov. 18, 1:30 - 4:30 PM, Tuscany Location NW

Beginners Photoshop: Sunday, Dec. 9, 1:30 - 4:30 PM, Tuscany Location NW

Feel Beautiful

You are beautiful

July 12'

Sometimes when life doesn't go your way and you want to feel really good about yourself, try to see yourself from a different perspective. From someone's eyes.There is nothing better for your soul than to see beautiful pictures of yourself and to feel fabulous in your own skin. I wish that others would follow in Amanda's footsteps and take that scary step to be the center of attention. Be beautiful, be brave, be happy, smile and feel gorgeous.

Fall Photography Classes

Beginners Photography Crash Course 1: Sunday, Sept. 16, 1:30 - 4:30 PM, Okotoks Public Library, Okotoks

Beginners Photography Crash Course 1: Sunday, Nov. 4, 1:30 - 4:30 PM, Nose Hill Library NW

Beginners Photoshop: Sunday, Nov. 18, 1:30 - 4:30 PM, Tuscany Location NW

Beginners Photoshop: Sunday, Dec. 9, 1:30 - 4:30 PM, Tuscany Location NW

Happy Summer

I can't believe that my last post was in May. Many hours are spent at this computer editing the most beautiful families, weddings, babies and kids. Many Starbucks are enjoyed in this very spot while listening to music. So here is the mish mash of many incredible moments.

Dan and Lori Cancun

Elice and Pete

Armstrong

It's about time.

Where are the photos?

May 12'

This blog has seem to turn into the most boring photographer's blog ever. Where are the pictures and the stories behind the photos? The haven't appeared for a while ... the blog became a meeting place for photography classes and updated changes to the times and location. So in addition to the updates photography class schedules, you will actually see some recent photographs from different shoots.
I just photographed my brother-in-law Dan/Edward ( I call him Dan and his wife's side calls him Eddie) in Mexico for his wedding last month. I have know Dan since he was eight years old so I am not really ready to call him Edward. Cancun was an incredible back drop for photographs. I am still editing the many pictures from the wedding day ... but until then, here are some shots of the day before.
j

Upcoming Photography Classes for May/June 2012

Compact Camera: Wednesday, May 9, 6-9 PM, Tuscany Location

Beginners Photography Crash Course Part 2: Photo Trip: Sunday, May 13, 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM, Downtown Calgary

Intermediate Photography (3 day course): Monday, May 14, 24 and 31. 7:00 PM - 9 PM, Tuscany Location

Beginners Photography 101 (3 day course): Thursday, May 17, 21 and 28. 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM, Tuscany Location

Beginners Photography 101 (3 day course) : Thursday, May 17, 24 and 31. 7:00 PM - 9 PM, Tuscany Location

Beginners Photography Crash Course Part 1: Sat. May 19, 1:30 PM - 4 30 PM, Fish Creek Library, 3rd Floor Program Room

Beginners Photography Crash Course Part 1: Sat, May 26, 1:30 PM - 4 30 PM, Tuscany Club NW * location change*

Beginners Photography Crash Course Part 1: Sunday, May 27, 1:30 PM - 4 30 PM, Irish Cultural Center NW

Beginners Photography Crash Course Part 1: Sunday, June 3, 1:30 PM - 4 30 PM, Irish Cultural Center NW

Beginners Photography Crash Course Part 2: Photo Trip: Saturday, June 9, 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM, Downtown Calgary

Yummy Mummy: Saturday, June 23, 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM, Fish Creek Library, 3rd Floor Program Room

Photography Class Updates for April/May/June

Yummy Mummy: Saturday, April 14, 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM, Tuscany Location

Beginners Photography Crash Course Part 2: Photo Trip: Sunday, April 29, 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM, Downtown Calgary FULL

Compact Camera: Wednesday, May 9, 6-9 PM, Tuscany Location

Beginners Photography Crash Course Part 2: Photo Trip: Sunday, May 13, 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM, Downtown Calgary

Beginners Photography 101 (3 day course) : Thursday, May 17, 24 and 31. 7:00 PM - 9 PM, Tuscany Location

Beginners Photography Crash Course Part 1: Sat. May 19, 1:30 PM - 4 30 PM, Fish Creek Library, 3rd Floor Program Room

Beginners Photography Crash Course Part 1: Sat, May 26, 1:30 PM - 4 30 PM, Nose Hill Library Program Room

Beginners Photography Crash Course Part 1: Sunday, May 27, 1:30 PM - 4 30 PM, Irish Cultural Center NW

Beginners Photography Crash Course Part 1: Sunday, June 3, 1:30 PM - 4 30 PM, Irish Cultural Center NW

Beginners Photography Crash Course Part 2: Photo Trip: Saturday, June 9, 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM, Downtown Calgary

Yummy Mummy: Saturday, June 23, 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM, Fish Creek Library, 3rd Floor Program Room

~ call josie @403-547-3617 or email josie@jchuphotography.com to register for class ~

Photography Class Testimonials

"Josie is a wonderful teacher and is always available even after the class is finished. I know several students have emailed her long after the sessions were over with questions and she's always happy to help. My pictures have become so much better-when i show friends and family my recent vacation pictures, they cant believe that I was the photographer! I have referred several friends to her who are interested in photography classes, and I am do excited to take her advanced course! " Farah


"I thoroughly enjoyed Josie’s level one photography course. She was very patient, knowledgeable, and made the course fun. I liked the photo shoot downtown, lots of interesting shots, different lighting, and Josie right there to help! "Joan Dean


"I had such a great time and finally really felt like I understand the basics of my camera. You did such a good job. I will be coming to one of the Shooting classes for sure." Shannon

"We can all say she is amazing.. turning a dummy into a minipro.
Her teaching style is funny and easy to grasp and I think she is worth every penny" Tina

Photography Class Updates for April/May

Daddy-O Photo Workshop: Sunday, April 1, 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM, Tuscany Location

Beginners Photography Crash Course Part 1: Saturday, April 7, 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM, Tuscany FULL

Yummy Mummy: Saturday, April 14, 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM, Tuscany Location

Beginners Photography Crash Course Part 2: Photo Trip: Sunday, April 29, 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM, Downtown Calgary

Compact Camera: Wednesday, May 9, 6-9 PM, Tuscany Location

Beginners Photography Crash Course Part 2: Photo Trip: Sunday, May 13, 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM, Downtown Calgary

Beginners Photography Crash Course Part 1: Sat. May 19, 1:30 PM - 4 30 PM, Fish Creek Library, 3rd Floor Program Room

Beginners Photography Crash Course Part 1: Sat, May 26, 1:30 PM - 4 30 PM, Nose Hill Library Program Room

Beginners Photography Crash Course Part 1: Sunday, May 27, 1:30 PM - 4 30 PM, Irish Cultural Center NW

Beginners Photography Crash Course Part 1: Sunday, June 3, 1:30 PM - 4 30 PM, Irish Cultural Center NW

Yummy Mummy: Saturday, June 23, 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM, Fish Creek Library, 3rd Floor Program Room

~ call josie @403-547-3617 or email josie@jchuphotography.com to register for class ~

Photography Class Update

Beginners Photography Crash Course Part 1: Sunday, March 11, 1:30 PM - 4 30 PM, Irish Cultural Center NW

Daddy-O Photo Workshop: Sunday, April 1, 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM, Tuscany Location

Beginners Photography Crash Course Part 1: Saturday, April 7, 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM, Nose Hill Library Meeting Room NW

Yummy Mummy: Saturday, April 14, 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM, Tuscany Location

Beginners Photography Crash Course Part 2: Photo Trip: Sunday, April 29, 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM, Downtown Calgary

Beginners Photography Crash Course Part 2: Photo Trip: Sunday, May 13, 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM, Downtown Calgary

~ call josie @403-547-3617 or email josie@jchuphotography.com to register for class ~

2012 Photography Classes Updates for March/April/May

Compact Camera Workshop: Sunday, Feb 26, 1:30 - 4:30 PM, Tuscany Location

Beginners Photography Crash Course Part 1: Sunday, March 11, 1:30 PM - 4 30 PM, Irish Cultural Center NW

Daddy-O Photo Workshop: Sunday, April 1, 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM, Tuscany Location

Beginners Photography Crash Course Part 1: Saturday, April 7, 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM, Nose Hill Library Meeting Room NW

Yummy Mummy: Saturday, April 14, 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM, Tuscany Location

Beginners Photography Crash Course Part 2: Photo Trip: Sunday, April 29, 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM, Downtown Calgary

Beginners Photography Crash Course Part 2: Photo Trip: Sunday, May 13, 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM, Downtown Calgary

~ call josie @403-547-3617 or email josie@jchuphotography.com to register for class ~

Baby season

I look around and I see a lot of pregnant bellies. The babies are coming. Meet David, the sweetest little boy with the brightest 2 week eyes. Big sister, Justine skipped her nap to join us in the shoot and was more interested in the toys in my studio than the cutie in the tie. I look forward to sharing you more photos of this beautiful growing family.

Feb: Photography Class Schedule

Compact Camera Workshop: Sunday, Feb 26, 1:30 - 4:30 PM, Tuscany Location

Beginners Photography Crash Course: Sunday, March 11, 1:30 PM - 4 30 PM, Irish Cultural Center NW

Daddy-O Photo Workshop: Sunday, April 1, 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM, Tuscany Location

Beginners Photography Crash Course: Saturday, April 7, 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM, Nose Hill Library Meeting Room NW

Yummy Mummy: Saturday, April 14, 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM, Tuscany Location

~ call josie @403-547-3617 or email josie@jchuphotography.com to register for class ~

2012 Photography Classes Updates for Jan/Feb/March/April

Beginners Photography Crash Course: Saturday, Jan. 28, 1:30 PM -4:30 PM, Memorial Park Library Meeting Room SW

Beginners Photography 101: Tuesdays, Feb 14, 17 and 21, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM, Tuscany Location

Beginners Photography Crash Course: Saturday, April 7, 1:30 PM -4:30 PM, Nose Hill Library Meeting Room NW

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Sisters

In the cookies of life, sisters are the chocolate chips. ~Author Unknown